Iran May Dangle ‘Commercial Bonanza’ to Woo Trump

February 27, 2026

TL;DR

Iran is reportedly weighing economic incentives, such as oil, gas, and mining projects, to entice President Trump for a nuclear deal.
This comes as indirect US-Iran nuclear negotiations continue, with Omani mediation.
Tehran is reportedly looking at Venezuela as a case study for potential deal structures.
A senior US official stated no such proposals had been discussed.
Trump has accused Tehran of 'sinister' nuclear ambitions but prefers a diplomatic solution.
Iran maintains its nuclear program is civilian and plans to continue uranium enrichment.
Iran held significant oil and gas reserves in 2023.
US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions impacted Western investment in Iran.

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